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Monday, March 30, 2015

Sweet As Honey and Petal & Plume

Have you seen the awesome review of the Lilly and Haven rompers by Suzanne Winter on Pattern Revolution? If you have been confused about the differences in these two romper patterns, this is the review to read. It's written very well and is full of all kinds of great information.

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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

It's time for Tutorial Tuesday once again. Today Vanessa Behymer ofVintage Barngirl is here to teach us how to make these easy and cute wallets. If you need too, you can click on any of the photos to enlarge.Hi Everyone! Thank You for having me back for another Tuesday Tutorial Danielle! This time I'm excited to be sharing a wallet with a detachable, wrap-able ribbon strap so you can attach it to the handles of your favorite tote or just grab&go...a Walkin' Wallet Wristlet, if you will. Inspired by a few of my favorite indie designers and created for Danielle and Whimsical Fabric's Tuesday Tutorials. I chose Gracie Girl and Sidewalks again, such adorable fabrics and to match the Reversible Quick Totes from the February, 2015 Tuesday Tutorial located here. However, the first test wallet quickly resulted in a firm request from dear daughter, for hers to be next and in Gray Chevron please, LOL! Oh, and a last minute addition of green, gotta have green, ggg. Danielle was kind enough to use her keen coordinating eye once again and chose the perfect coordinates, Thank You Danielle! I love them and I'm going to have a hard time parting with this one!

Snap or Button Closure

Zipper Pocket

6 Credit Card Pockets

2 Slip Pockets (Phone & $$$)

Wristlet Strap-Detachable & Wrap-able

This Walkin' Wristlet finishes at approximately 7" tall x 4" wide folded and the wrist strap is 1" wide x 6" folded. All Seams are 1/2" and Topstitching is 1/8". Also you'll see 2 different Tab closures and 2 different zipper inserts. Please let me know if you have any questions or need any help.

Elastic - 3" length of round or 1/4" flat - check sizing to go around the button but still be snug to hold the wallet closed.

Wristlet Strap

2 or 3 Coordinating Grosgrain Ribbons - 12" to 14" of each--I used 1", 3/4" and 1/2" for just over 1yd total but its always good to have a little extra of each length here as you don't want the strap to end up too small for your wrist.

Small Hook-bag hardware from Joann's

Basic Sewing Supplies

Scissors and/or Rotary Cutter, Ruler and Cutting Mat

Fabric Marking Pen/Marker/Tailor's Chalk

Lapel Stick - Fabric Glue Stick makes stitching layers of ribbon together a breeze and can assist with zippers too!

*Cut all pieces, apply all fusibles, press all folds and topstich along folded edges at 1/8th.

Zipper Pocket ConstructionThe Wristlet uses the box method and the Wallet uses the pouch method. If you are familiar with the Zipper Pouch craze you already know about the pouch method or a quick search on YouTube will return several nice videos on that method as well. We'll cover the box method here:1. Lay 1 8"t x4.5"w fabric (inside zipper) turned long side up face down. To make the box draw a line 1" down from top edge and 1" in on each side. Now move down 1/2" and mark another line, connect these lines to create your box. Mark the center of the box leaving 1/2" on each end to create a triangle at each corner.

2. Add 1 8"t x 4.5"w fabric (zipper cover) under this piece face up, right sides facing. Stitch around the outside lines of the box you drew, thru both layers.

3. Cut down center line and triangle corners thru both layers. Being careful to not clip corner stitches but get as close as possible so it lays flat when turned.

4. Push/pull top layer thru hole you just cut so layers are now wrong sides facing. It takes some fiddling to get it to lay nicely. Press.

5. Lay Zipper under fabric showing thru the box. Pin and/or use the Lapel Glue Stick on zipper tape to hold in place. If you are shortening your zipper now is the time...mark end opposite pull, stitch a few hand stitches where you want it to end and cut off the rest. Using your Zipper Foot, top stitch around the box to attach the zipper. Go slow and try to keep the stitches neat and smooth any wrinkles around the box.

6. Place two 8"t x 4.5"w pieces wrong sides together on top of the Zipper cover (top facing fabric is inside back/faces main inside cover). Match edges, pin and stitch across top edge with 1/4" seam.

7. Flip so Zipper is up and roll seam to hide. Topstitch across top at 1/8th and baste 3 other sides.

Zipper Pocket is finished, set aside.SlipPocket (base for cc slots) and Credit Card Slots Construction1. Lay folded Slip Pocket/Base lengthwise with folded and top stitched edge facing up (lengthwise/like you did to construct the zipper pocket). Place Lg. CC pocket over slip pocket/base with folded edge 1/2" down from top slip pocket/base folded edge. Next, place Md CC pocket over Lg. CC pocket 1/2" down from top folded edge of Lg. CC pocket.

2. Pin and mark lengthwise 3" down from the top (Slip Pocket/Base) folded edge. Stitchmarked lineand trim just the seam allowance of the CC pockets 1/4". This line of stitching will not show when finished.

Slip Pocket/Base and Credit Card Pockets are finished, set aside.Tab Construction1. Place both 5"tx 3.5"w fabric for tabs right sides together and pin. ***Stitch 2 long sides and 1 short side, leave 1 short end open making a "U" of stitches. Trim and turn right sides out. Add the 1"sq batting after turning, press and top stitch "U". Mark Snap Location on Tab, 1" up and centered from stitched short end.

2. Mark Snap Location on Tab, 1" up and centered from stitched short end. Apply top half of Snap per manufacturers instruction to the marked tab. ***Button Closure-fold elastic in half and insert folded elastic loop into layers, place at the bottom of the "U" stitches. Loop goes inside and hangs 1/2" past edge, you can tape it down inside to hold straight. *Make sure your loop goes around your button*.

Stitch "U", going twice over elastic.

Clip
seams and turn, elastic loop will be facing out. Press and topstitch.
If using Button Closure, Tab is finished after topstitching***

Final Construction1.Place Inside Cover right side up, on top add Zipper Pocket Placket on the left and Slip Pocket/CC Slots Placket on right, matching all edges. Baste around all edges.

2. Add Tab on top Slip Pocket/CC Slots with tab snap facing inside
(towards zipper placket) and over outside edge about 1.5". Add folded
ribbon loop with loop facing in at center (where the wallet will fold)
and pin.

3. Lay Main Outer Cover right side down over all, matching edges and pin. Stitch all around leaving a 3"-4" opening on Left (opposite of tab) edge for turning. Trim seams to 1/4", clip corners and turn thru opening. *Careful cutting around the Tab so you don't accidentally cut it.

4. Poke out corners, smooth and press.

5. If using a Snap***Insert Batting and apply bottom half of Snap per manufacturers instructions thru opening.

6. Top stitch around rectangle at 1/8" with 16/100 needle and zipper foot closing the opening as well. Go slow and stitch neatly... if you stitch in too far then your Credit Card Slots wont be wide enough (ask me how I know, LOL). ***Button Closure-after top stitching, mark placement and stitch on Button. Fill and Enjoy!

Wristlet Strap 1. Lightly heat seal all ends of ribbons. Place 12" length of 1" Ribbon on table, add Lapel Glue to backside of 13" length 3/4" ribbon and lay centered on top of 1" ribbon. Add Lapel Glue to backside of 1/2" ribbon and layer centered on top of 3/4" ribbon, ends even with 1"ribbon.

2. Stitch ribbons together as 1 layer by stitching down both long sides of the 1/2"/top ribbon. Fold matched short ends up 1" and stitch across to make a loop.

3. Stitch end of long 1/2" ribbon to attach hook.4. Add Split Ring to wallet ribbon loop and then slide loop end of layered ribbons onto split ring to attach and snap hook to split ring to create wrist strap.

You're finished, Fill and Enjoy!Thank You again for the privilege of sharing with you you. Please let me know if anyone has any questions. Vanessa BehymerVintage Barngirl